Jefferson vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Alden Zaiden Dominick Finnley

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Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #746
Total SSA Count: 343
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Darwin Fisher Thaddeus Major

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Darius Rank #746

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Darius more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Darius mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Jefferson and Darius boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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